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Finding the ideal host for you

Start looking for a host that matches your style! You can use different filters, such as:

Type of program

a) Work exchange: helping hostels, inns, guesthouses, surfcamps, etc. Most hosts in this category are in the hospitality business sector. The most required tasks are reception, bartending and cleaning.

b) Social Impact: helping NGOs around the world. The main activities are teaching languages and sports.

c) Eco Programs: helping and learning in farms, eco-villages and permaculture institutes all around the world. The main activities are planting, gardening and animal care.

Skills

You can also filter for specific skills and search for hosts that need exactly the kind of help with things you are a pro at!

Dates:

You can also filter by the months you are able to travel and our search engine will only show you opportunities in the selected month. Read carefully the description in each position for each host asks for a different minimum and maximum length of stay. If you have any problems selecting the dates of your trip, check out this link.

Destination:

Choose a region around the world and use our map to find amazing hosts!

Golden tip: we have loads of incredible hosts in places off the main beaten track. Explore alternative routes and live more authentic experiences!